Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 96: 51 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894866
Common Names
- Perrier's Pseudechinolaena
- Perrier's Pseudechinolaena Grass
- Perrier's Pseudechinolaena Grass
Description
Pseudechinolaena perrieri (also called Perrieri False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Polliniopsis somae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudechinolaena perrieri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudechinolaena perrieri is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Pseudechinolaena perrieri
Pseudechinolaena perrieri is native to Madagascar.
Pseudechinolaena perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudechinolaena perrieri?
Pseudechinolaena perrieri
What is the common name of Pseudechinolaena perrieri?
Perrier's false grass
Where is Pseudechinolaena perrieri found?
Pseudechinolaena perrieri is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Pseudechinolaena genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418822-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].